Triage gap? Analysis of admission rates, service utilisation and mortality for First Nations patients compared to non‐First Nations patients, stratified by ED triage category

First Nations patients appear to have worse outcomes than non-First Nations patients in the same triage category. Socio-economic factors and high discharge against advice rates from wards may explain the significantly higher admission rate. Under-recognition of serious illness at triage could be attributed to communication issues or a 'well bias'. The results raise many questions and further investigation is required.